Nintendo News Tidbits
They may be smaller but it in no way makes them less important, smaller items of news you may of missed during the day.
New Mario Bros US Date set for May 7th
According to the latest issue of Nintendo Power (pictured right), New Super Mario Bros for the Nintendo DS will be hitting US stores on May 7th, the Sunday before the E3 starts, while it is strange to release a game on a Sunday it wouldn’t be the first time its happened. Thanks to GoNintendo for the scan. This date has now been confirmed by Nintendo of America.
Happy Birthday Zelda! 20 Years Old!
The Legend of Zelda was first released on the Famicon in Japan on February 21st, 1986, twenty years ago today. Whenever Nintendo decides to release Twilight Princess we’ll then have the 10th “”core”” game to one of the greatest gaming franchises.
DS Very Lite on the Way?
In a recent interview with Engadget, Reggie Fils-Aime has spoken regarding a third iteration. “”I wouldn’t say that that’s an unreasonable assumption”” Fils-Aime said. “”Look at how many times we’ve improved on the Game Boy Advance in terms of the look, the feel, screen changes, and everything else. We believe that type of constant innovation is critical to driving this industry, and certainly if you look at the world wide sales of Game Boy Advance, I don’t think anyone would disagree.”” Product improvment’s are the norm with technology today, so its not suprising Nintendo are already thinking about a third DS.
New Nintendo AU Competition
Nintendo Australia have updated their website with a new competition, if your a member of the Nintendo Members club you could win a copy of The Rub Rabbits and there is 5 to give away. This competition joins a two other competitions with a chance to win Nintendo Touch Golf and Mario and Luigi Partners in Time. You can find Nintendo Australia’s site here.
